![]() Keep in mind that we recommend using a hairdryer to help remove wall stickers - a heat pump or similar will have the same impact on wall stickers!Īpplying to uncured paint can also cause the wall stickers to peel - please ensure that the paint is not just touch dry but cured by waiting at least a month prior to applying wall stickers.Įnsuring your walls are clean and dry and not overhandling the wall sticker at the time of application is also important to ensure you do not compromise the adhesive. It is recommended that you rub down your new wall art every day for a week after installing as this will help the bonding process and reduce the risk of peeling.ĭirect heat can cause the adhesive to soften so we do not recommend installing wall stickers by heat pumps or other heating appliances. Often peeling occurs on textured walls or walls with paints with non stick properties - neither of which are recommended with our wall stickers/decals. We have found that sometimes wall stickers will peel, however testing and following all our and the manufacturers instructions will reduce the risk of this happening. ![]() talk to us if you need advice and follow our recommendations below for which stickers to buy!.for the first week rub your new decal/wall sticker down daily to help the adhesive take hold.place away from heat and do not use in a room with fluctuating temperature or a room with lots of moisture.do not try reusing non reusable wall stickers (check with us if you are not sure if your stickers can be reused).take care not to overhandle the wall stickers.only apply to clean, dry, smooth walls - dust is the arch enemy of any stickers!.test for as long as you can and only apply if no peeling is visable after at least 7 days.ensuring your paint has cured (check with your paint manufacturer but we would recommend.ensuring that your walls are suitable for the type and brand of wall sticker you want to use The good news is there is much you can do to ensure your wall stickers work. What are Snug as a Bug's top tips to success? Some touch ups to the paint may be required after the decals is removed. Please note: we don't know the condition of your walls and are not responsible for any damage caused during application or removal. Walls should have an undercoat and two appropriately apply coats of paint. Wall Stickers should not be used on fragile paint/wallpaper, where there are any chips, cracks etc as the risk of damage too high. If you have freshly painted walls our recommendation is to wait at least a month to six weeks before applying this reduces the risk of damage on removal. It is recommended to test in an inconspicuous place first. However we use the top quality removable Wall Art vinyl which are specially design for interior walls, and our wall stickers have been extensively tested and under normal wall conditions and careful removal they are unlikely to damage the surface. ![]() Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that they will not damage the wall on removal. It is therefore very important to know your paint surface and, if you do not, to test appropriately prior to applying wall stickers. It isn't the wall stickers failing as such but the paint working. This is not whether it is a matt, satin or gloss finish - it is about the ingredients added to the paint to avoid anything sticking to it - these paints will reject many wall stickers causing failure. Wash and wear paints or paints containing silicon/teflon (or other non stick ingredients) are generally unsuitable for wall stickers.Using any of our wall stickers on textured or porous surfaces is outside our and our manufacturers recommendations. Never use wall stickers on textured or porous surfaces.What surfaces can't I use wall stickers on? PLUS: Removal requires slow and careful removing so as not to damage the walls - children rarely remove with care! So avoid the risk of choking and damage to your walls by placing decals/stickers out of reach. When deciding where to place your wall decals we recommend placing them away from baby's cot or where they can be reached by baby or child under the age of three. Important note: some wall decals/stickers are small or if ripped may be small enough to become a choking hazard. Order our $1 test decal set now Safety First Almost any non-porous surface is suitable - glass, mirror, doors, cupboards, fridges, laptops, etc. Our wall decals/stickers are more than just for walls. While you may just want pretty decorative walls and not to know all there is to know about wall decals, the more you know about them, the more likely you will have a successful outcome and have lovely walls for years!
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